As an amendment to motion S6M-16572 in the name of Mark Ruskell (Cheaper Rail Fares) insert at end “; notes that the operation of ScotRail has cost £600 million more compared to when it was in private hands, and that rail fares also increased by 8.7% in the 2024-25 financial year; calls on the Scottish Government to deliver value for money for taxpayers, which is a significant concern for rail users; urges the Scottish Government to increase access to ScotRail by opening new railway stations, in areas such as Winchburgh, Cove and Newtonhill, and calls on the Scottish Government to consider how a nationalised rail service can provide for all people in Scotland.”
Result 28 for, 85 against, 4 abstained, 12 did not vote Disagreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Independent
Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, February 24, 2025
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Ross Greer, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Result 64 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 26, 2025